9 Last-Minute December Travel Deals

You won't find deep discounts around Christmas, but the U.S.-Canada exchange rate is favorable for Americans, so British Columbia might be more enticing for skiers than a few years ago. If you're feeling adventurous, book a $500 roundtrip ticket on Philippine Airlines from JFK, even between Christmas and New Year's. (The flight continues to Manila.) The popular ski town of Whistler is nearly sold out in late December, but you try the Hilton Whistler Resort

Skiing versus Snowboarding - Which is Really more dangerous? Or more fun?

Why You Should Ski Whistler Blackcomb This Season When the weather calms, the upper alpine terrain offers a great contrast with fantastic open bowls and spectacular vistas. feet of snow 8100 acres of terrain runs 37 Lifts 5 Parks & Pipes 11 Km longest run